The five main areas of emotional intelligence, as popularized by Daniel Goleman, are…

1. Self-awareness – Recognizing and understanding one’s own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, values, and drivers, and how they affect others.
2. Self-regulation – Managing or redirecting one’s disruptive emotions and impulses and adapting to changing circumstances.
3. Motivation – Being driven to achieve for the sake of achievement, and possessing the inner drive, passion, and commitment to goals.
4. Empathy – Understanding and considering others’ feelings, needs, and viewpoints, and using that understanding to interact effectively within various social situations.
5. Social Skills – Managing relationships to move people in the desired direction, including effective communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.